Dodgers Push for Series Win vs Nationals | Washington Nationals News

0:00It's September 5th. This is Washington Nationals News Today Team News, powered by AI. The Los Angeles Dodgers are aiming to secure a series victory against the Washington Nationals today, looking to extend their current winning streak. To three games. They took the opener yesterday, 5-3, thanks to a strong outing from Blake Snow, who pitched six scoreless innings. This marks their fourth win against the Nationals this season, having swept them earlier in April. The team's pitching has been a consistent strength, according to manager Dave Roberts, with the starting rotation performing exceptionally well. Today, Tyler Glass now is on the mound for the Dodgers, making his third start since returning from the injured list. After a shaky first inning in his comeback game, he settled in, allowing just one run over his last 11 innings pitched. On the other side, the Nationals will counter with Cade Cavali, their ace pitcher who's having a solid season. Cade Cavali boasts a record of 12 wins and 5 losses, with an earned run average of

1:003.12 across 29 starts. He's been effective at striking batters out, accumulating 177 strikeouts this year. A notable absence for the Dodgers is Shohei Otani, who will miss his third consecutive game. He last played on Wednesday and was observed experiencing discomfort in his right arm. While he's eager to play, the team is prioritizing his health and their speculation about a potential stint on the injured list. The first pitch for today's game is scheduled for 6-10pm Pacific time. You can catch the action on SportsNet LA or through the MLB app, with radio broadcasts available on AM57 and KTNQ-10020AM.